My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (2020–2021) User Reviews (17)

Adorable!

[perdiga_galo · 8/10 · 24 June 2020]

Its no a anime for those who are looking for fights or drama. Its a anime for those looking for a good anime and a happy end.

After watching heavy animes, this will warm your heart!

Its only 12 ep and worth watch!

Really enjoyable...

[nodlimax · 8/10 · 22 June 2020]

Even though the main character is literally the definition of the word "dense", she is still likable in terms of personality. The premise of this "Isekai" is rather simple - the mc wakes up in a different world and slips into the role of the villain in a dating sim. She wants to avoid a bad ending for herself.

The answer to this challenge would be rather simple but the writer expands on the concept quite a bit and it becomes a bit convoluted all the while "Caterina" (the mc) is always oblivious to how her actions affect the people around her.

Even with that aspect the story and characters are still very enjoyable to watch. The action it lacks it compensates with good character interaction. The ending is also pretty satisfying and the a second season has been announced.

My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom

[Tweekums · 8/10 · 28 June 2020]

This anime series is centred on Katarina Claes; she is the only daughter in a noble family and her life is changed after she hits her head as a child... She suddenly remembers her past life and realises that her current life is following the plot of her favourite game. This is not good as she is in the part of the villainess; a character doomed to exile at best or possibly death! As various other game characters come into her life she tries to find a way of avoiding these cruel fates.

There are plenty of anime series where characters are reincarnated into a fantasy world but this manages to bring something new to the genre; our protagonist doesn't know she has reincarnated till she is a few years old and more importantly she isn't destined to be a hero; she can only hope to use the knowledge to save herself. Katarina is a likable main character and the supporting cast are fun too. The story moves at a fairly gentle pace although things inevitably pick up as the end approaches and the sense of threat rises. The animation is good and the character designs are suitably distinctive. Overall I'd recommend this to fans of the genre who want a series that is character led rather than merely action.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

Bomb ost

[masonfewel · 7/10 · 21 September 2021]

I haven't watched the second season yet, but I just want to say that the background music in this show has no right to be as good as it is. Props to the composer and director and all that because the music in this show is absolutely great.

A very good isekai

[paolozavatta · 10/10 · 26 April 2020]

This is one of the rare good isekai because:

• the story is very well written;
• the main character actually do stuff, is likable and is not good at everything;
• the concept is different from most isekai (read the plot summary for more informations);
• there is a lot of good comedy and wholesomeness;
• art style is likable, animation is well done, musics are good;

It's worth watching.

Very fun!..... first season

[masonfewel · 7/10 · 23 September 2021]

The first season of this show is not without its flaws to be sure, but I personally really enjoyed it. Catarina is the best mc this reverse harem could have had, I love the fact that she seduces literally everyone (including the girls). I like animation, the backgrounds have a hand-painted feel to them that pleases me, and the music is actually way to good for this type of show. It just feels more professional than your average harem/isekai ost. The first around 5 episodes were around a 9/10 for me, but then the rest of season one brought it down to an 8. (It was still very enjoyable though.

Then the second season happened. It's not like it's the worst thing in the world, but it made me realize so many flaws with the characters. First of all, screw the romance! I don't watch this show for romance in any shape or form, and then adding any at all is infuriating. Every single boy in this entire show (especially blondie) is an infuriating brat that just sucks. Why would I want our kawaii mc to kiss any of them, much less multiple times? Goddamn I was REALLLY pissed off when blondie (and others I guess) kept making their move on her. The only one I would be ok with Catarina getting together with is Maria because that would be absolutely hilarious (and also yuri ;) They also used th EXACT same storyline 3 TIMES. Someone gets kidnapped by someone with dark magic, and the gang goes to save them. It was fun in the first season, but doing it TWICE in the second season really got me mad. That storyline basically covered like half the second season! They also used literally the exact same "the gang gets sucked in to a magic item and it shows all their desires" storyline. Like do the writers of this show have ANY original ideas? It feels like this was written by a competent team of writers for the first season and then given to a grade schooler who doesn't know that plagiarism is bad. And this is all super disappointing because I thought the first season was a blast! The second season is overall a 6/10 for me, which gives the whole show a 7/10. Hopefully the movie will be better I guess.

A Fantastic wholesome Anime

[niruudukala · 10/10 · 26 October 2020]

This should be on Cruncyroll on the top 5 IMO. Loved every minutes of this anime. The heroine is relatable & hilarious even though she was destined to be a villianess with a doomed ending. If you like boys over flowers, you'll like this one. But Catarina is way more likable and actually deserved the love she gets from her friends. A happy anime that's did not fail brighten my mood after every episode. Cannot wait for Season 2!

I would have give it a 10 But......

[malayakumar-27810 · 7/10 · 29 December 2022]

This series is isekai and it is not your average isekai also. It has actually a genuine plot and something out of the box.i literally enjoyed the 1st season as the characters are super interesting and the protagonist is super cool,kind and dumb as hell.and i like geordo and katarina chemistry also.you will find each and every character unique and beautiful written. And the background musics are definitely Op.you will find one of the finest music composition there and artwork is also looking good. I was really enjoying this until Season 2 came. I hate the writer for ruining one of the my fav waifu of all time. Curse you guys for doing this. I mean Katarina(protagonist) i know she was dumb from the start,still this is too much like a unknown character who was new to her was trying to force his way out and and pushed her against bed and kissed her neck and what you guys think she would tell. O there was a bug there.i mean a guy will simply rape her and still she will say o there was a bug there.i was so frustrated in that scene where sora tried to do something to her.i was really frustrated i cant describe it.and this is also not his fault cuz Katarina was seducing him left and right without the knowledge of anything.still i hate that character. And i am not a fan of reverse harem from the beginning. Still this was something which picked my interset. Yeah make her dumb but not that much that if any guy want to force his way out through her and she still says o there was bug.this is hilarious.and the writer trying to make each character fall for her and Season 2 there were more new character who fell for her and in the end of season 2 they introduced 3 more character who may fall for her in th future.this is enough.without introducing so much character writer need to focus on the story line. And everyone one has a dignity.i mean i am seriously saying if ever katarina gonna mary geordo in future and if she becomes queen. Still a fool soldier can come and rape her and still she will say that was a bug.and the most i hated scene from my pov where keith tried to pushed his sister against bed.yeah i know he is her adopted brother but still has to know he have to behave like a little brother as Katarina parents raised him well with their daughter. He need to respect their parents choices. Katarina never acknowledge keith anything more than little brother. And he need to respect his sis choice. Full and final i can watch Katarina with only Geordo as she is the Fiancee of prince Geordo and Childhood friend you can say. He has definitely the rights to stay beside her.i seriously swear if this continues like adding new characters and make each fall for her and Fall for her is a one thing but to tried to do anything like sora.i will Give it a 1 star rating From every account i can create. The writer here seriously knows how to ruin a unique isekai series and my one of the best waifu katarina. They messed up the story and are continuing to do so. Thats all if ever this got a sequel i know what its story will be that how each character fall in love with her.i am expecting nothing new from the upcoming series.keep it up and i will make sure to 1 Star it. I can only See katarina with Geordo and nothing else. Thats all.

I L O V E D it!!!

[lucaslorenzo-63286 · 10/10 · 23 August 2020]

This is a bizarre and rare isekai. Really I've never seen anything like it and it was a blast to watch! No epic fights or serious drama but that's part of it's charm! It is a great anime to unwind and laugh a little! And since there is no fanservice it can also be watched by young viewers! All in all masterpiece.

Light and enjoyable twist on the classic video game trope.

[dameon_green · 7/10 · 5 September 2020]

An isekai casting the protagonist as the "Evil" character isn't new, but her complete acceptance of the situation and then decision to avoid the inevitable doom the game has in store for her by hijacking all of the main "encounters" was, and it made for an entertaining diversion.

The story unfolds well with good jumps in the time line that make sense vs dragging out a particular segment beyond what the story could support. Characters are fairly standard, lacking serious depth but remain enjoyable, with the protagonist being the classic clueless main character trope that works well instead of being awkward.

My only significant issue was the classically "short" ending, personally want more than a 20 minute closing.

Pro's:

• Excellent and consistent art, not exactly my style but can recognize the quality.
• Fun characters.
• "Realistic" Isekai, the average person isn't going to suddenly become a "god" due to present day knowledge and was nice to see that.
• Complete story arc.
• Warm and fuzzy.

Con's:

• Main character is unusually clueless.
• Very predictable.

Anyone that calls this boring must have no sense of fun

[jennahobbs · 10/10 · 21 April 2022]

This show is adorable, witty, innocent, and funny. I can see the second season as being a line up for a very exciting third season. Plus, the 2nd season really helps you get to know some of the main characters and their relationships better, as well as introduces a few fun new ones.

Could've been so much better

[Lordoffries · 5/10 · 22 July 2022]

This show could have been a 8/10 easy but they ruined the story with the MC being an oblivious moron. The trope of the MC being oblivious to the love others have for them is one of the worst storylines to have and it is played out in every episode. Even after having the entire cast profess thier love for her she still acts like they were just kidding.

Princess/romance/life threatening/comedy

[sevybrich · 10/10 · 9 November 2021]

Such a good story plot!! I love the princess/romance/comedy which ends up being life threatening for the main character. I'm always on edge that she might not make it to the next level. I finished season 1 and I'm so excited to start season 2!! So thankful for season 2s release, I'm ready with my popcorn M&M binge night lol Thank you creator for sharing this amazing anime for ppl to watch <333.

Reverse harem but enjoyable

[bdnahian · 8/10 · 21 July 2021]

I actually despise reverse harem. So at first I didn't want to watch it. But some people suggested me to give it a shot. Then I watched and to be honest it was good and enjoyable. Even so if you despise reverse harem like me still give it a shot you might find it funny and interesting.

Super FUN!

[kayleigh-dempsey · 9/10 · 15 February 2023]

If your into action packed anime full of fighting, monsters and overpowered MCs, this is not for you. However, if you enjoy more day-in-the-life stories with a side of comedy and romance, I would highly recommend this.

On top of having individually engaging characters, a quirky, enjoyable concept, great animation, and a magnificent score, the heroine isn't typically over-powered or overly intelligent. She's just a nice (if oblivious) girl who draws people towards her with her kindness. I'm also a massive fan of the fact that, despite there being multiple leading women in the series, not one of them is given inflated chests that defy the laws of gravity, as is typical for most anime, these days.

That is not to say the series doesn't have it's flaws, such as it's rather repetitive themes, as well as the lack of drama and conflict, but I'm hoping with the darker episodes of season 2, a third season will improve upon this. (if we get a third season, that is.)

Great at first but then it's just bad

[chloeyzx · 2/10 · 19 November 2022]

It's great in season one but then in season 2 it's just... bad. Like- i know the author purposely make the female lead stupid but jesus christ. When there's a guy try to rape her something she somehow doesn't know- like it's so obvious??? I know a lot of people love this show but not me. And i also know this anime is suppose to be comedy but honestly... it's not that funny to me instead it's a bit frustrating because she is just- so ignorant! Well... maybe because i like smart female lead more than an idiot i guess... and i know most of the fans like bakarina or whatever so it's okay i guess it's just i don't think many people talk about how dumb the female lead is. But at the end of the day... it's just my opinion.

First Season ok, but the second...

[firebrand81 · 5/10 · 6 August 2021]

Absolutely lovely and hilarious main character, surrounded unfortunately by a dozen of indistinguishable, stereotyped and useless other characters. If you like me watch season 2 after a few months from season 1, you won't even remember their names or who they are.

The first season is ok, because there's a plot, but the second is awful, because there's no plot at all (and unfortunately it's not a slice of life anime), so they decided to rehash part of the first season throwing in another half dozen of random useless and indistinguishable characters. This only make things even worse. It became like "War and Peace" by Tolstoj, but withot the good story, interesting characters, or the war!

It became so boring and unwatchable that I abandoned this anime.